Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association

Mr. Volleyball

Mr Volleyball Nominations
Mr. Volleyball Award 2026 – NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our 2nd annual Mr. Volleyball Award for the 2026 season. Please review the criteria below and submit your nomination via the link provided by the deadline.

Eligibility & Nomination Criteria

  • Senior Athlete: The nominee must be a senior.
  • Character & Performance:
    • Does he exemplify scholarship, sportsmanship, and citizenship?
    • Has his performance over his entire career demonstrated that he is the best senior volleyball player in the state of Michigan?
  • Conduct:
    • Any type of suspension for rules or code of conduct violations during the junior or senior year will render the nominee ineligible.

Nomination Information

To complete the nomination process, please have the following information ready (all information is not required, but the more you provide the better):

  • Stats from past seasons
  • Awards and Honors:
    • Include any individual and team awards for volleyball and other extracurricular activities.
  • Head Shot Picture
  • Highlight Video:
    • Provide a video that showcases his skills on the court.
  • Grade Point Average (GPA)
  • Additional Information:
    • Any further details that highlight the student-athlete’s achievements and character.

Important Details

  • Nomination Deadline: Sunday, March 8 at 9:00 PM

Nominate a deserving athlete who has not only excelled on the court but also embodies the true spirit of leadership and integrity. We look forward to reviewing your nominations and celebrating the outstanding talent in Michigan’s boys volleyball community.

Mr Volleyball Voting

Voting for the 2026 Mr. Volleyball Award will be open to all MIVCA member varsity coaches from 8:00a on Monday, May 119:00p on Wednesday, May 20.

Each coach will be asked to select three candidates. Voting will be determined using a points-based system:

  • 1st place vote: 5 points
  • 2nd place vote: 3 points
  • 3rd place vote: 1 point
2026 Mr. Volleyball

Caleb Cryst – Grand Haven

Congratulations to Caleb Cryst of Grand Haven High School on being named the 2026 Mr. Volleyball Award recipient!

SNA Sports and the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association (MIVCA) are proud to recognize Caleb as this year’s honoree for his outstanding leadership, athletic achievement, character, and impact on the game of boys volleyball in Michigan.

A four-year varsity starter, two-year captain, and true team-first player, Caleb helped lead Grand Haven to three consecutive State Finals appearances while compiling an incredible career record of 169-14.

Congratulations, Caleb, on an incredible high school career and this well-deserved honor!

2026 Candidates

Please note player profiles can be viewed by clicking on their images!

Caleb Cryst

Grand Haven

Quinn Burns

Saline

Quinn Cochran

Jenison

Charlie Engelhardt

Farmington

Zachary Dobrin

Lakeland

Prior Years